Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

The Young Family’s Foundation helped a hardworking family of eight secure their first home in time for Christmas at its Sherman-Avenue headquarters.

The nonprofit partners with banks to offer down-payment assistance and financial education so local families can overcome the housing gap.

On Dec. 15 at the Hayden Lake Eagles, the DAR Lt. George Farragut Chapter honored Theresa Hart with the 2025 Community Service Award — recognizing her leadership at Newby-ginnings, a nonprofit serving over 7,000 military families and veterans in Post Falls.

Hart said the honor reflects community support for expanding services.

Lacy, a local peer support specialist who overcame homelessness, substance use, and past incarceration, received a new partial denture from Triple RRR Dentures through the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, giving her a renewed smile to confidently volunteer in the community.

Tesla recently launched its $350 Plaid Pickleball Paddle in partnership with local Selkirk Sport (a high-performance pickleball equipment company), and it sold out in under three hours with resale prices climbing over $700.

The local collaboration highlights advanced design and manufacturing craftsmanship.

Local churches are welcoming visitors with special Christmas Eve services (potlucks and musical performances) and multiple masses at venues like St. Thomas the Apostle, Community Presbyterian, and St. Luke’s Episcopal today and tomorrow.

They aim to bring families and communities together in a season of faith and celebration.

Kootenai Health and Regence BlueShield announced a new two-year contract that ensures Regence members stay in network for care starting Jan.

1. Patients can continue booking appointments and receiving treatments without change in Coeur d'Alene.

On Dec. 19, Chicks n Chaps donated a $50,000 check to Kootenai Health Foundation to support local breast cancer patients.

The gesture marked the event's 17th year and helped the group surpass $750,000 in contributions.

Idaho football named Lee Stalker as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach on Tuesday in Moscow; he said he is ready to boost the Vandals' defense after coaching at Iowa State and Valdosta State.

New Year's Eve Celebration with Rusty Nail & The Hammers

8 PM - 12:15 AM — The Club at Prairie Falls — $105 — Dance into the New Year with live music, appetizers, and exciting giveaways.

Comedy Night with Kellen Erskine

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Kroc Center — $25 — Catch the hilariously talented Kellen Erskine, a TBS Top Ten Comic, as he delivers a night of laughter and wit.